Know Your Hardwood Flooring Colour Options

01/17/2022

If you have decided to refinish your existing hardwood floor or install a new floor, selection of hardwood flooring colour is probably one of your most important tasks. The good news is you have plenty of options. Different types of wood can bring different looks to your rooms and depending on the type you choose, the look can be customised further by choosing a specific colour.  

While choosing hardwood flooring colour, you can opt for anything from rich, darker tones to lighter shades. Each of these colours has its own distinct effect.  

Mentioned below are a few factors that you should take into account while choosing the colour of your hardwood floor. 

• Take your existing home decor into consideration. If you have a contemporary design that uses a lot of light colours, a darker floor may pair better with it. For a more traditional design, warmer, mid-level colours may work better.
• If your house is a very busy one with loads of foot traffic, lighter colours are better because the signs of wear will be less prominent. 
• Some people love darker colours, but these colours require more regular cleaning. Therefore, if you don’t like cleaning your floor regularly, lighter shades are better suited for you. 
• The look of wood floors often gets affected by the room size and the amount of natural light. If your rooms are small, darker shades may be too heavy for them. On the other hand, rooms with a lot of natural light need colours that are resistant to fading. 

With these points in mind, let us now take a look at your different options. 

• Brown: This is a classic colour option for hardwood floors. Within the brown family, a wide spectrum of shades is available. Based on your personal preference and your room’s size, colour, and style, you can opt for anything from a dark chocolate brown maple to a medium warm toned antique oak. Brown is generally a highly adaptable colour, and allows you to the freedom to change the design of the room.
• Beige/Natural: Natural hardwood flooring lies on the colour spectrum’s lightest end. They often range from light yellow and orange tones to rosy pinkish tints. These colours should be chosen carefully because they may not work with all colours. 
• Yellow/Tan: These colours include richer and warmer tones of caramel and honey. These tones are found mostly in oak, and also in maple or lighter walnuts. These colours tend to work perfectly with rustic designs.
• White: Though this is a less traditional colour choice, but can be an excellent option for small spaces because of its ability to reflect light. 
• Gray: This is the ideal selection for woods with a distinct grain as it tends to bring out the grain in wood flooring.  
• Red/Orange: Though extremely eye-catching, these colours should be used carefully because they don’t mix well with all decors.
• Black: Black hardwood floors work well only for larger rooms that receive plenty of sunlight. When used in the right setting, these floors can add a bold statement to your home. 

To find out more about your hardwood floor colour choices, please contact us today at Enoak.